Defeat Loneliness for seniors and adults with disabilities
ORGANIZATION: Neighbor to Neighbor, Faith in Action - Washburn County
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Help fight the battle against loneliness by providing companionship to aging seniors or adults with disabilities with a phone call or in their home. Visits can include activities and social outings.
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About Neighbor to Neighbor, Faith in Action - Washburn County
Location:
407 N Front St. Suite 2, SPOONER, WI 54801, US
Mission Statement
The nonprofit organization Neighbor to Neighbor assists Washburn County senior and adults with disabilities to live independently in their homes. We connect them to our programs and volunteers as well as other local resources.
Description
Our volunteers provide services including:
Local transportation, food delivery, friendly phone calls/visits, and seasonal yard work, .
We partner with other agencies and combine resources to provide our community members with the most help possible.
Our volunteers enjoy helping others but also strive to create relationships with those they assist. Our volunteers receive no compensation or fuel assistance for providing services.
Our agency takes time to create a positive matches between our volunteers and recipients, paying close attention to personalities and special interests.
In addition, we organize groups of one-time volunteers including youth groups and adult groups to work on large group work projects, (seasonal yard work).
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Washburn County, WISpooner, WI 54801
(45.82245 ,-91.88934 )
DATE POSTED
January 1, 2025
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1+ hours per week
- Ability to listen and provide support to aging individuals and adults with disabilities that have limited social contacts.